buying real estate: McGuinty rejects public hearings on HST; expects new tax to be election issue - 11/18/09 04:48 PM
There's no need for the Ontario government to hold public hearings on its plan to harmonize the provincial sales tax with the GST next July, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday, adding that voters can pass judgment on the issue in the 2011 provincial election.
Basically, McGuinty is telling the public he … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: 10 best home upgrades for resale - 10/15/09 05:34 PM
When people decide to sell their home, often they are uncertain if they should update their home. If so, what upgrades would bring the greatest return and most importantly, how much money should be spent on those upgrades. Upgrading before you sell can get out of hand, so set a budget … (7 comments)
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buying real estate: October Real Estate Sales Stats - 10/15/09 02:40 PM
Real estate statistics for October remain strong and show we are blasting out of the recession. Toronto, Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Hamilton markets are all showing significant increases in both units sold and average prices. Also, houses are staying on the market for shorter periods of time and sellers are … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Home Inspection Series - Part 8: Questions to ask prospective inspectors - 10/08/09 03:42 PM
Now that you have bought a home and are in need of an inspection, how do you decide on who you are going to hire? Here is a list of questions that should be asked before you decide on your home inspector. You want to do everything you can to ensure … (1 comments)
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buying real estate: Home Inspection Series - Part 5: Identify areas to increase the value of a home - 10/04/09 04:15 PM
It is not the intended purpose of a home inspection, but the inspection might also give you some insight into potential opportunities for repairs and renovations that will not only make your home more pleasant to live in, but may also increase its value. With the federal government's new Home … (2 comments)
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buying real estate: September Real Estate Sales Stats - 09/30/09 10:29 PM
Real estate statistics for September prove we continue heading in a positive direction. All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices.
Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 27% and average prices are up 6%.
Hamilton/Burlington Board - Units sold … (2 comments)
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buying real estate: www.century21.ca now Canada's leading real estate website - 09/28/09 10:21 PM
With over 95% of people beginning their real estate search online, shouldn’t the brokerage you choose to sell your home give you maximum internet exposure?
Numbers were recently released at the CENTURY 21 Canada conference in Vancouver that revealed www.century21.ca is now the leading real estate brand web site in Canada, … (1 comments)
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buying real estate: Mortgage Rates Fall Again! - 09/12/09 08:09 AM
Mortgage rates have eased slightly for both the fixed rates & the variable rate mortgages.
The 5 year fixed rate has finally come back down below 4% to 3.99%. The variable has also moved down to prime (2.25%) plus .15% on a 3 year term & prime plus .20% on a … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Home Inspection Series - Part 4: Finding the Right Guy For The Job - 08/22/09 05:30 PM
Since anyone with a clipboard and some business cards can call themselves a home inspector, it is important to find one who is most qualified to accurately assess the various elements of a home. It is important to do your research so you can ensure the inspector you choose is the … (2 comments)
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buying real estate: Home Inspection Series - Part 3: Accompany the Inspector - 08/16/09 09:24 AM
It is essential for all buyers to accompany the home inspector throughout the house. "When the client attends the home inspection, our inspector will physically show the client both the areas of concern and the benefits of the home construction. The client has a much better understanding of the quality of … (3 comments)
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buying real estate: Canadian Home Sales, and Prices Jump in June - 07/15/09 04:23 PM
Sales of homes in Canada jumped 31.5 percent in the second quarter from the first and saw their first year-over-year quarterly increase since before the peak of the financial crisis, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Tuesday. The report is the latest piece of evidence showing that consumers … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Open House – Sunday July 19th 2:00pm – 4:00pm - 07/09/09 02:05 PM
5342 Cachet Crescent, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 7N6 - $489,900
One of a Kind Family Home on Quiet Crescent in the Orchard-North East Burlington with Fully Finished 1 Bedroom Apartment in Walkout Basement,Upgrades include: Hardwood Floors,Oak Stairs,High Ceilings, Upgraded Maple Kitchen with High Cabinetry, Island & walkout to Huge 2nd … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Open House - Sunday June 28th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 06/26/09 02:57 PM
5342 Cachet Crescent, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 7N6 - $489,900
One of a Kind Family Home on Quiet Crescent in the Orchard-North East Burlington with Fully Finished 1 Bedroom Apartment in Walkout Basement,Upgrades include: Hardwood Floors,Oak Stairs,High Ceilings, Upgraded Maple Kitchen with High Cabinetry, Island & walkout to Huge 2nd level … (1 comments)
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buying real estate: Don't be fooled by national averages, look locally! - 06/22/09 11:57 AM
During these first days of summer, as economists are telling us that the worst of the recession may be over, Canadians are wondering how the values of their largest financial assets — their homes — are holding up. Media reports of real estate statistics have left many Canadian homeowners rightfully confused. … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: SOLD! - 06/19/09 01:48 PM
Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call!
LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!!
As part of my … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Home Buyers Now Going Online First - 06/18/09 12:13 PM
Home buyers are now twice as likely to use online sources than print sources to find information about open houses they are interested in.
A study found that 62% of home buyers use or plan to use online sites to find open houses, compared with 53% who use/plan to use information … (1 comments)
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buying real estate: Resale housing market continues to recover - 06/03/09 07:47 AM
Home sales activity increased for the third time in as many months, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The national average price also rose again, to within short reach of the record levels set a year ago.
Sales activity climbed 11.2 per cent in April 2009 … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: A Checklist: Buyers Beware! - 06/02/09 09:44 PM
One of the biggest mistakes a first time buyer, or any buyer for that matter, can make when purchasing a home, is to get too emotionally involved in the home before proper research has been conducted on the property and surrounding area. Here is a checklist of items to be considered … (1 comments)
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buying real estate: 7 things you need to know before hiring your contractor - 06/02/09 02:27 PM
Thinking of doing a home renovation? Here are seven things you need to know before hiring your contractor:
1. Get at least three references for the contractor you think you want to hire and thoroughly check all of them.
2. Ask for photos of previous jobs to ensure the workmanship. If … (0 comments)
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buying real estate: Think about selling it before you even buy it! - 06/02/09 12:36 PM
When you decide to make one of the largest investments of your life, be sure consider the resale of the home when you are deciding to buy the home. I know many people don’t want to consider selling the home they just got excited about buying, but at some point, you … (0 comments)
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